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Volkswagen New Beetle (2006) vs. Volkswagen Routan (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2009 Volkswagen Routan specs.

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2009 Volkswagen Routan Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Volkswagen Routan  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750		 4.0L V6
OHC-4v
251 hp@6000
259 lb-ft@4200		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Minivan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.7 in 121.2 in -22.5 in
Length 161.1 in 202.5 in -41.4 in
Width 67.9 in 76.9 in -9 in
Height 59.0 in 68.9 in -9.9 in
Curb Weight 2965 lb. 4621 lb. -1656 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 20.5 gal. -6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 39.8 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 63.0 in -10.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.6 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 39.2 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 64.7 in -15.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 36.3 in -2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.9 in -37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 62.0 in -62 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 31.8 in -31.8 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 108.7 in (over 3 rows) -35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 32.3 ft3 -20.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 12.0 83.0 ft3 -71
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3 141.0 ft3 -113.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan

2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review
 
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